This FREE workshop provided by Enterprise Europe Network is designed specifically for SMEs and companies who are involved in classifying goods for import and export, administrators, sales, purchasing, finance, shipping/logistics, compliance and service industries. The Enterprise Europe Network is the largest network of contact points (600 partner organisations) providing information and advice to companies on EU matters, in particular, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

The seminar will cover a range of topics from using the online tariff, procedure codes, and principles of customs regimes and classifications, as well as the risks and common mistakes made by companies during the early stages of importing and exporting.

The taster session will take place at the Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce in a seminar style environment and is designed to help your growing business navigate the current customs procedures when embarking on international expansion.

Outline:

• Introduction to Imports and Exports
• Using the online tariff
• Principles of classification
• Chapters and Rates
• Procedure Codes
• Regimes, Inward Processing (IP)/ Outward Processing (OP)
• Customs Notice and the law
• Risks and Common Mistakes

Who should attend?

This taster session is suitable for all growing and expanding goods-based companies who are interested the potential or development of trading internationally. No pre-existing knowledge is required to attend this event.